GC THRIVE Peer Mentor

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. As one of only three selective state institutions in the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize an expansive liberal arts education focused on critical thinking. Through personalized attention and award-winning, high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, and study abroad, GCSU prepares leaders, problem solvers and life-long learners for successful careers. The university offers small class sizes and personalized attention for optimal student engagement in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through experiential learning. The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming and diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia and located only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom and supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct . For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

The Student Assistant performs a variety of support duties through close interaction with Administrative staff and faculty and, as needed, with other departments and/or organizations.
The duties and responsibilities of this position require interpersonal and clerical skills and an understanding of effective customer service.

Job Summary:

The GC THRIVE Program seeks to hire GC students to work as peer mentors for THRIVE students. GC THRIVE is an Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Program that allows students with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to attend GC classes with their non-disabled peers, to participate in typical college life activities, and to develop skills for successful employment. 

This position requires highly motivated individuals to work across various groups of stakeholders (e.g., faculty, THRIVE Program directors, internship supervisors, etc.). Peer Mentors are supervised by the GC THRIVE Academic Coordinator. 

Peer Mentors are paid $11 per hour and may work up to 10 hours per week. 

Responsibilities:

--Support THRIVE students academically by helping them complete their modified academic coursework

--Take initiative to connect THRIVE students with typical college life activities (e.g., lunch at the MAX or downtown, studying in the library, tabling at the fountain, exercising on front campus or the Wellness Center, visiting the career center, attending sporting events, etc.). Help THRIVE students to feel a sense of belonging. 

--Support THRIVE students during their on-campus internships

--Meet regularly with the THRIVE Academic Coordinator

Required Qualifications:

--Current GC student with good academic and judicial standing

--(Preferred) Experience working with individuals with disabilities 

--Exemplary ability to build relationships

--Reliability

--Desire to support THRIVE students with their modified academic coursework, with socialization (e.g., having lunch, exercising, etc.), with work internships on campus

Required Application Materials:

Resume or CV

Cover letter addressing the qualifications listed

Contact information for three references

Fall course schedule

Reception - 40 Assists a variety of visitors and refers a range of administrative issues and inquiries; serves as receptionist for incoming telephone calls, routes calls, and relays messages

.Administrative Support - 40 Retrieves and distributes incoming mail; deposits outgoing mail; hand delivers sensitive documents Operates equipment, including fax machine, personal computer or laptop, printer, copier, scanner, etc. Organizes and monitors inventory of office supplies

Other Duties as Assigned - 20

Other Required Qualifications
Student enrolled in at least six credit hours as an undergraduate student at Georgia College

SKILLS
Demonstrated professionalism and dependability
Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Outstanding customer service skills
Must be proactive and able to engage with a diverse constituency
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging. Please visit Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.